{"product_id":"me-263-rocket-interceptor-volume-two-n-9-classic","title":"Me 263 Rocket Interceptor — VOLUME TWO — (N°9 CLASSIC)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second volume of Stephen Ransom and Hans-Hermann Cammann's authoritative study of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet rocket-powered interceptor. Published in 2003 as Luftwaffe Classic No. 9, this substantial illustrated reference covers combat operations, Allied encounters, pilot training, advanced variants and experimental developments. Richly documented with original photographs, eyewitness accounts, operational records and exceptional technical drawings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-903223-13-X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781903223130\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( square back binding ) Dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephen Ransom, Hans-Hermann Cammann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Publications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e448\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst published 2003\u003cbr\u003eISN 1903223 13X \u003cbr\u003e© Text - Stephen Ransom and Hans-Hermann Cammann \u003cbr\u003e© Line drawings Arthur Bentley and Eddie J.Creek \u003cbr\u003e© Colour Illustrations Thomas Tullis\u003cbr\u003eProject Editor: Robert Forsyth \u003cbr\u003eJacket and book design by Colin Woodman Design \u003cbr\u003eClassic Publications is an imprint of lan Allan Publishing Ltd, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4RG. \u003cbr\u003ePrinted by Ian Allan Printing Ltd, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4RG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection \/ Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLASSIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 x 31 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMe 163 Rocket Interceptor – Volume Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completes the extensive two-volume history of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, Germany's remarkable rocket-powered fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the first volume concentrates on the aircraft's design and development, this second volume follows the Me 163 into operational service, documenting its combat career, the experiences of its pilots and the challenges of employing such an unconventional interceptor against Allied bombing formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe authors draw on years of historical research, previously unpublished photographs, wartime documentation, combat reports and personal accounts from both German and Allied airmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticular attention is given to the operations of Jagdgeschwader 400 during 1944–1945, including Allied encounters with the Komet over Germany. The book examines operational deployments, unit organisation, pilot training and the difficulties associated with the aircraft's unusual propulsion system and demanding flight characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond combat operations, the study explores experimental and proposed developments, including the Me 163 C, Me 163 D and Ju 248, as well as Japanese rocket-aircraft programmes and the post-war fate of captured Me 163s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed technical drawings by Arthur Bentley and Eddie J. Creek provide valuable reference material for aviation researchers and scale modellers. Colour artwork by Thomas Tullis further enhances the presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents and Research Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed table of contents confirms coverage of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst Overwhelming Odds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I.\/JG 400 at Brandis, July 1944–April 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Pillar to Post:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e II.\/JG 400 at Stargard and Husum, October 1944–May 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBat-Ships:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mistaken identity and Allied encounters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning to Ride a Tiger:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Me 163 pilot training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Training Aircraft That Was Never Used for Training:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Me 163 S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Further Than the Drawing-Board:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Me 163 derivatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Increase in Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Me 163 C, Me 163 D and Ju 248\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Need for Trials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erprobungskommando 16 and Luftwaffe trials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MXY8 Akikusa and J8M1 Shusui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Are They Now?:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captured and surviving Me 163 aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive appendices include unit organisation, production summaries, operational flight logs, training records, sources, a glossary and corrections to Volume One.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVoices from the Back Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy first impression when I saw the jet-plane was that I was standing still. It seemed hopeless to try to attempt to overtake them, but my actions were prompted by a curiosity to get as close to them as possible. I believe that will be the reaction of every pilot that comes in contact with them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLt Col John B. Murphy, P-51 Mustang pilot, 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group, USAAF, August 1944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI had been scrambled to intercept enemy bombers. Unfortunately, as was often the case, the engine cut out during take-off. At 600 m, I pulled the fuel dump handle in order to get rid of all my C-Stoff as quickly as possible before turning to make a landing. Everything went according to plan. I landed with the skid extended, sped over the grass and then it happened – the dammed thing exploded!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOblt. Franz Rösle, 1.\/JG 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Führer once again forbids any discussion and the spreading of rumours concerning the operations and performance of the Me 163 while it is still being developed and is available in only small numbers. All unit commanders are ordered to announce the Führer's directive immediately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerman High Command directive, 26 September 1944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI set course for a tail attack on a B-17 that was flying a little to one side of the main formation of bombers. I opened fire when within range and received, almost instantaneously, return fire from the tail gunner, some of his shells hitting the cockpit. My guns fell silent. The canopy was punctured and I noticed that the armoured glass panel in front of me was peppered from three of his shells. I was not injured apart from a small cut over my right eye caused by a fragment from the canopy. I immediately broke off my attack and attempted to jettison the canopy in case I had to bail out should the aircraft start to burn. At 600 km\/h the canopy would not budge...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLt. Günter Andreas, 2.\/JG 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs ordered by the General der Jagdflieger, Ekdo 16 has taken over work in connection with the fitting of 24 R4M rockets under the wings of an Me 163. This installation is almost complete and is considered promising. 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